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Knitting Sizes

Knitting Sizes and Terminology

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Saturday, 01 November 2008 20:38

Yarn size

Category name	Description	Crochet gauge	Hook size
Super fine	sock, fingering, baby	21 - 32 sts	2.25mm - 3.5 mm
Fine	sport, baby	16 - 20 sts	3.5mm - 4.5 mm
Light	DK, light worsted	12 - 17 sts	4.5mm - 5.5 mm
Medium	worsted, Afghan, Aran	11 - 14 sts	5.5mm - 6.5 mm
Bulky	chunky, craft, rug	8 - 11 sts	6.5mm - 9 mm
Super Bulky	bulky, roving	5 - 9 sts	9mm & larger

Terminology

Common terms used to describe knitting and crochet yarn properties.

Term	Description
Absorbency	The ability of a fiber to hold water, determines sweat absorption and suitability for warm weather wear.
Breathability	How readily air passes through the fiber.
Dyeability	How well the fiber accepts and holds color.
Hand/Handle	Tactile description: softness, resiliency, etc.
Loft	The amount of air between fibers.
Resiliency (elasticity)	The tendency of a fiber to resume its original shape after stretching.
Thickness	The diameter of the fiber in micrometres.